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BLUR IN CONCERT:
Since reuniting in 2008 Brit pop icons Blur have consistently killed it on tour, and anticipation for new material has grown exponentially higher with each passing year. Good things come to fans who wait , and in April 2015 the rockers wowed with The Magic Whip – their first studio album in 12 years. On tour the already-energetic performers seemed revitalized by the new material, delivering new songs like “Go Out” with the same flair for style and showmanship that made them stars in the early ‘90s. Whether they’re tearing through cuts from the new album or getting fans bouncing with favorites like “Girls & Boys”, Blur always treat ticket buyers to a career-spanning art rock concert experience for the memory books.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Blur was formed in 1988 at London’s Goldsmiths College when childhood friends Damon Albarn (vocals) and Graham Coxon (guitar) linked up with bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The group initially performed under the names Circus and Seymour, and in 1990 they changed their name to Blur and signed to Food Records. After touring the UK with the Cramps, they released their 1991 debut album Leisure. The album was a Top 10 hit in the UK, spawning popular singles like “She’s So High” and “There’s No Other Way”. Their 1993 sophomore album Modern Life is Rubbish was similarly successful, but it was 1994’s Parklife that really established them as superstars thanks to the international hit “Girls & Boys”. The release marked their first No.1 record in the UK – a feat the band has repeated with each subsequent album. Following a hiatus between 2003-2008 the band reunited for extensive touring, but a new album wouldn’t arrive until 2015’s The Magic Whip. That album once again topped the charts, proving Albarn and company remain as vital as ever and drumming up big expectations for their continued touring.
This show was an absolute party. Los Angeles showed up big time for these legends, and the boys delivered. Damon was all smiles, all evening. Coxon and the band were tight as ever. Fred Armisen doing "Parklike" was the icing. I'm hoping they come back, because I'll be there, but they could easily expand their US tour to more cities.
After years of trying to finally crack America, Blur played their first big venue gig in L.A. and they stepped up. Their sound translated perfectly to the size and scale of the Bowl. The sound was fantastic. Damon Albarn is one of the most talented frontmen of his generation and Coxon one of the best guitarists.
Blur were incredible. Graham Coxon's guitar playing was the most amazing thing I've ever heard. Alex's bass line was to die for. Dave was a badass on drums. And Damon was amazing, on key the whole time, and just...THEY WERE AMAZING. Best band I've ever seen live.
Finally got to see Blur in LA after being a fan for about 20 years. They did not disappoint! Show was energetic, heartfelt, and fun! They are so good live.
Great concert!! Can't wait for them to come back!!
I love Blur more each time I see them. We loved watching the show in the open air venue, under the stars. An absolutely brilliant night. I hope to have the opportunity to see them again, soon.
Damon and the guys never fail me. The sound, the performance can be summed up in one word....perfection!
